VRM Posing Desktop news & patch notes

Thanks for using my app. Last year, my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, so, I had to take a break from my indie development. Thankfully, her surgery and follow-up treatment went well, so now I can spend my full time for my indiedev.

What’s coming next for VRM Posing Desktop

I'll keep actively following any updates to the VRM format going forward. If you’re interested in the release history or upcoming updates, feel free to check out the link below. https://elvneko.notion.site/11337098773e464d95d6d0fd06bea85e?v=751cd57509704b3d834d02774f878701&pvs=4 Next update plan

• remaking HUD(user interface) to easy to understand
• making official document
• change pose json type from Unity HumanPose Class for flexible pose saving

Quick notice

I changed my business name to ElvNeko, because I wanted to switch my mindset. "Neko" means "cat" in Japanese. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/f426fd1be1f91446f513a850faee80939e35582e.png My previous brand names often made people think I was good at speaking English, so this time I wanted to choose a short name that reflects my Japanese roots. Recently, I’ve been working on 3D modeling my mascot character in Blender and giving Unreal Engine rendering a try. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/ffd069f7d20e66e28b57d5c7745d83f2a5306ae8.png Right now, I'm interested in Blender, Unreal Engine, and languages like C++ and Rust. I’m actively learning these and want to keep developing apps and games that will help creators in the future. If you're even a little bit interested in my progress, I’d be happy if you checked out from my social media.

• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ElvNeko
• Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/elvneko.com

I’ve also started using some other social media from last week.

• Threads https://www.threads.net/@elv_neko
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elv_neko/

Thank you for reading to the end. I hope that my app can help your creative works in some small way.

vrm 1.0 support

I updated VRoid SDK to v0.3.0 and UniVRM to 0.113.0. And so, now VRM Posing Desktop can import vrm1.0. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/69b053d3fd09638cf86913c3d79aa99454b39012.png

Changes due to the UniVRM10 impact

Due to MToon10 specifications, shadow color and appearance may differ from MToon when importing Series 0 models. Related UniVRM issues. * ShadeColor is not multiplying in MToon10 https://github.com/vrm-c/UniVRM/issues/2037 * In VRM 1.0, I would like the influence from light sources to be the same level as the old Shader (VRM/MToon). https://github.com/vrm-c/UniVRM/issues/2147 Other changes compared to version 4.0.7 include * Deleted the ability to limit the wind function's area of influence to hair only. * When using the Save Camera Transform or Save Scene functions in previous versions, characters and Props will be flipped 180 degrees. I apologize for the inconvenience, but please re-save the scene or camera with the new version. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/a61473e5c196a9e3914c2c3dff15b6e28cc69aa2.png

Update Schedule

I want to support VRM Animation format as pose, for which a draft has recently been released. The update schedule is maintained at the following URL https://evelyngamedev.notion.site/11337098773e464d95d6d0fd06bea85e?v=0730ec2c3c4e432fb9647e8495470641&pvs=4 I hope VRM Posing Desktop will be useful for your creative activities.

Version 4.0.5

HDRI(360° Background)

A sphere has been installed that can display 360° images in the scene. hdr files can be imported. Please use the background image panel to switch between fixed and 360° images. The anime style HDRI backgrounds in the presets were purchased from the Unity Asset Store. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/9879933f431072776237cdad18e209b9f3ded49c.png

Root Transform option for VMC protocol

Added a check box to the VMC protocol menu asking if Root Transform information should be sent. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/40655732b7074825831b89f573dd6b7ca64df946.png

Future updates

• V4.0.6: vrm1.0
• v4.0.7: Look At IK / Search filter for favorite data
• v4.0.8: Receive VMC protocol

You can check more details from my updates list. https://evelyngamedev.notion.site/11337098773e464d95d6d0fd06bea85e?v=0730ec2c3c4e432fb9647e8495470641&pvs=4 I hope that my app helps your creative works.

Version4.0.2

IK bugfix Fixed body twisting when a character's hip bone is rotated. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/c90584507d1e115d8fd6493ad913e6c19406fcb3.png Mirror IK {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/c5c8243f42a338675525096ba4b5de3fd84790ab.png Parallel movement of IK {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/8e1961b5669c4d6371a321c81c80988c3b44060b.png

Next Updates

Supporting vrm1.0 and Update VRoid SDK.

Future Updates

* Look At IK * 360° Background(HDRI) * Adding Building-related Props * Recieve VMC protocol etc. My Update Schedule Link is here. https://www.notion.so/evelyngamedev/11337098773e464d95d6d0fd06bea85e?v=0730ec2c3c4e432fb9647e8495470641&pvs=4 I hope that my app helps your creative works.

Version3.5.5

I have received many questions about the temporary removal of the "Depth Of Field" when implementing the Save Scene feature. Therefore, I improved the quality of the post-effects prior to the implementation of the save scene function.

High-quality post-effects

Below is an example of a modified post effect.

Bloom

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Lens Dirt

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Pixelate

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Other change

Also, the FOV value is now saved in the Favorite Save function of the Camera Transform.

Future change

I continue to work on the implementation of saving scenes. I hope this helps you in your creative activities in some small way.

Version3.5.3

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/8a3709216a6eb8fbd5b153f0133de9b830d025aa.jpg Added the ability to check the aspect ratio of a screenshot instead of a deleted preview function. (Resolution is not reproduced) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/5277204e1a081aac2a049703a7a98c57d7568505.jpg I'm tired today. Have a good day.

Shadow Function

Added transparent ground that can project a shadow with respect to Y-coordinate 0. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/d2ff17a00f7ff9caed5cca3aa0ca7fe6868bcb8f.jpg Changing the color tint or transparency to the shadow changes the parameters of the transparent ground material. They do not interfere with the shadows reflected in the Props. Also, it cannot be used in conjunction with Point Light in Props. If you know of a transparency shader that can also render shadows from Point Light, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

Shadow from Point Light

Create shadows with Point Light. The shadows of Point Light are now projected on objects placed with Props. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/4335210aee91271aa94b53dfbe62afeed739ced8.jpg As mentioned above, this is not compatible with the transparent ground shader for shadows, so please turn off the shadow function when using Point Light.

Other Changes

• Pose registration to shortcut keys to Shift+1~9,A~Z
• Switching background operation
• etc.

The update schedule can be found here. https://evelyngamedev.notion.site/11337098773e464d95d6d0fd06bea85e?v=0730ec2c3c4e432fb9647e8495470641 Best of luck to you in your creative works.

Version 3.4.8

Thanks for using my app!! To implement the save scene feature, I first restructured the code about Props. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/9b045ac428b96e89f089cb0bd28b6798e81ae0b6.jpg In addition to just refactoring the code, I have also implemented the following additional features

• Separation of Props selection and property operations
• Undo and Redo of Transform Gizmo
• Transform editing when UI is hidden
• Replace Props function
• Ability to hide Props
• blendshape slider for props(fbx/glb)

etc.

Upcoming updates

Upcoming updates Next I plan to implement scene saving (restoration of characters and props). Due to the Notion account transfer, the URL for the update schedule has changed. https://evelyngamedev.notion.site/11337098773e464d95d6d0fd06bea85e?v=0730ec2c3c4e432fb9647e8495470641 I wish you nothing but the best🙇

I removed the cause of the crash by having the user who was experiencing the crash check it out. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/fc63ee52d289a20eb9c9f3c85e82e20ea7ebaf6d.png I had a very hard time because the crash did not occur in my environment, but I suspected that the performance improvement efforts made in version 3.3.2 had some negative impact. So I reverted the source code to version 3.3.1 and implemented the "Unity animation clip export function" and "preset character changes" again. I have already confirmed that it works correctly with the help of users who actually experience crashes. It was a very hard work weekend. Hope you have a good weekend.

Version3.3.2

Adding the QuQu_Peke model to character presets

I added a high-quality preset character. Thanks to the author QuQu. They are available in the UnityAssetStore and can be purchased from the link below if you want to use them in your project. https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/humanoids/humans/ququ-peke-216646?aid=1011liAjm {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/f792b936346910204c7b9c494fc739708063dec5.jpg

Exporting pose data as Animation Clip of Unity

Saving Unity animation clips is very easy on UnityEditor, but getting them to work on the built application was very hard work. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/3a523ae1bfe7d653734a34941e557ee27fb516b1.png

Performance Improvements - Step 1

I would like to continue our efforts to improve performance.

• Turn off Unity's automatic physics simulation
• A single script is now responsible for managing the processing performed at each frame.

↓The next Update schedule is here. https://evelyngamedev.notion.site/5bb7e50c57564d66ba72eca8aa9dc6f9?v=3e6aac0ab4ce4394bea23f903a937fe0

Version 3.3.1

Saving BlendShapes

Added the ability to save shape key settings set on the 3D model. Since shape keys vary from 3D modeler to 3D modeler and are not common to all 3D models, the button is disabled if the key does not exist. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/2e71cc17b25f2e4ca130dece4399cc91364723a7.jpg

Saving Camera Position

Position and rotation can now be saved and applied from the Transform information of the main camera. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/cd2d796f7f08b5315864744eaf48fdc58eb91ea0.jpg

IK for elbows and knees

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other small updates

• When post-effects are enabled, a button to restore default values is now displayed.
• Ability to change to any window size
• Disabling the shortcut key for moving the camera position when the Ctrl key is pressed

Thank you for using our app and spreading the word. I do not use any advertising or any other marketing measures for this application. I'm very grateful for the word-of-mouth spread of my app.

Version3.2.9

Since it has been some time since the last update, we have added various functions this time.

Listing of downloaded workshop pose data in the Pose Selection Panel

Downloaded pose data can now be applied without using the Workshop Browser. The liability has also been improved considerably. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/037f04187cc0760a120b0a882a069a865ed90dde.jpg

Shortcut key to change posture

Only Windows can switch postures even when the application is inactive. On Mac, you can use shortcuts to switch poses only when the app is in the active state. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/8b69716f5c7935cc9f45d0b90ec1a1a29e383d79.jpg

Other minor corrections

• Fixed a crash problem when switching to another application and returning to it while displaying the file load/save dialog.
• Improved the logic of moving the position of the lower left panel.
• Chinese and Spanish language support.
• Post-effects reorganization.

Version3.2.8

Color Change function of Effect Props

Effect Props color change enabled. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/e8ec36c553d2df688dab1e134a51b7dea70d858d.jpg

Adding more Post Processing

Bloom

Produces fringes of light extending from the borders of bright areas of the image, creating the effect of an overflow of very bright light when the camera, or the eye, captures the scene. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/86882dde14cbed6b7fddd8174352fbab43e84974.jpg

Grain

Small particles of film coarsen the image and make it appear unprocessed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/c1bea10a0ccb0f264a09da5e4ad5e93b8e138125.jpg

Vignette

Darkens the edges of the image and lightens the center of the image. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/9055a7f902fc509274388d6d5058d8905ad9c8ce.jpg

AmbientOcclusion

Darkens creases, holes, intersections, and surfaces that are close to each other. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/ef85ae143e04490ca8d2655276052431b26c9ad3.jpg

ChromaticAberration

Real world phenomena produced by the camera lens not converging all colors to a single point. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/4a5d48d806fe8d58cc3afcd09f92e9afb8d3d4aa.jpg

ColorGrading

Changes and modifications to color and brightness. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/62c03055d253af7828130376f539a19fff40c86d.jpg

Version3.2.6

I updated many things in this update.

Adding 150+ pose presets

I'm going to add pose presets regularly. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/3350a6f722c2f494da8c96fb169f3a22b25927ec.png

Picture background presets for Vtubers

I replaced the previous background preset because it was not good. Thanks to the site for providing great free materials. https://sozaino.site/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/ece215f0e87d7b8e7a344837246cc287decc894f.jpg

Effect Style Props that can be rendered in Transparent PNG

Added support for background transparency. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/0e532cb76b7bfd324ccb9e14936f664e21cef18f.png

Upgrade VroidSDK to v0.1.1

The initialization process seems to have been updated. Perhaps this will solve the problem for some of you.

Look At Camera

Added the ability for the eye to follow the camera at all times. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/8a9096b029f2bf06640be248d9373171f9ab4c76.png

Added the ability to select whether or not to synchronize BlendShapeProxy values when linking external apps. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/7f4bf27d93694f9916c5e84f1a185ebb593349e5.jpg The VMC protocol modal now looks like this. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/d03b382573c57f88cd264db9e8aef08268ec5865.jpg

Building Props

I added Props about the building. Since presets for props can cause app size bloat, I only added low-poly ones this time. In the future, I plan to add DLC to expand presets by theme, such as schools and offices. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/962f32574a84ab55ad6a0a1be77def405d6eba8b.jpg

Random image background from Unsplash

I implemented a function to get a random image from Unsplash and set it as the background image. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/a420b54dc674c5f1ae997dddf16dd70212ea82e9.jpg

UI redesign

Hey there! I made some changes to the UI in my own way based on your feedback. I made a clear division of areas, such as functions that affect individual characters and functions that affect the world as a whole. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/7fc1a49755fbd09b94ba1c09031e7f95be79c10d.jpg

Bug fixes in applying favorite poses

The behavior of applying favorite poses was not correct due to smooth pose switching.

Version3.2.2

Adding more parameters for Wind function {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/66ae8c0fcabd9d05234a2d63183fb1f84da37e41.jpg ↓You can see the detailed behavior from my tweet. https://twitter.com/EvelynSoloDev/status/1546859165850935297?s=20&t=V8WIYnm0QWOmb-pNbJs5IA I'm very happy that the rating of this app was previously Positive but is now Very Positive✨

Version3.2.1

Picture Ground Props

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FBX importing for Props

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/6ae02403c5b1a15baddd64e7c8d86973c1b1cdef.jpg Recently, I have been studying English by watching English videos on Netflix.

Version3.2.0

Added the ability to flip poses left and right. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/39c6cebf68d071949d74d049fd4bb75882998b9f.png I watched Made In Abyss anime from yesterday to today. Update after update I still get requests from you. It's exhausting sometimes, but I do my best as best I can with enough rest.

Version3.1.9

When switching poses, each joint is now smoothly complemented and changed.

Fixed a bug where wind was not applied when the wind function was activated immediately after a character change.

Camera Z-axis rotation.

I'm also very grateful that you have recommended this application to so many of your friends. I hope that you and I can improve this app and I will continue to work hard on updating.

Version3.1.8

I update below.

Wind function

It is possible to switch between the whole body and the hair (under the Head bone, to be precise). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/20187dfea198290c3d56c287c8c995a66dd697bb.jpg

Mirror for IK and all bones

Mirroring now works for all bones not related to humanoids, even if the name contains only one capital L or R. Also, fixed a problem with IK that prevented mirrors from working. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/31d4b7c0dc167913c45592913e10cc5eb8ac99bd.jpg

I added more weapon props. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/fe8f226907d96ff00400221796a2308101453c63.jpg I had previously purchased many 3D models for this update. I was actually thinking of expanding the presets as DLC, but I thought it would be more pleasing to users if I added these models as a basic function of this app, which is why I decided to update it this time. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/a5ff29572a2d1b884c23f3f570e3598451e36872.jpg

Version3.1.6

Many particle system effects have been added. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/3ed1165c817275a9b6c3883dd1976638784ad4ab.jpg

Version 3.1.5

I added Depth Of Field Effect. Blur objects according to their distance from the camera. (It is also possible to blur the foreground and focus on the background.) ↓Details of the feature can be found in this tweet. https://twitter.com/EvelynSoloDev/status/1539122343075008512?s=20&t=f3LTR5CyXI8JZ2_IARmdGA ↓Sample focusing on the foreground and blurring the background {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/1942db49da380927ed5bf67b2a6b3ab378a3d0bb.jpg

Version3.1.4

When a joint dot is selected during pose editing, all other joint dots are now hidden. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/15a2b66264c625c05e363934f41e55806ef4725f.jpg

Version3.1.3

Change Hand Shape with Sliders

Color of Directional Light

Improved operability of the Workshop browser

Button to change the aspect ratio of the output image

1. Change Hand Shape with Sliders

The hand shape can be changed by slider operation. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/5d6488cc973269b8783c7c3c67845a2c69aeddab.jpg

2. Color of Directional Light

World light color can now be changed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/5ff0c5c4e8263158ebb761f5672a8fa06fe8d4d8.jpg

3. Improved operability of the Workshop browser

The following changes were made to the workshop browser

• Improved listing.
• UI changes for category switching.

4. Button to change the aspect ratio of the output image

Added aspect ratio setting buttons such as 16:9, 1:1, and 9:16 to the screenshot modal.

Version3.1.2

I updated below. * Bone linkage of Props to feet, hip, etc. * Switch Quality Settings * Fix Grid Ground Shader * Tab key to move form

Bone linkage of Props to feet, hip, etc.

I redesigned the UI so that Props can be linked to the bones of the character's hips and legs. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/a3226e3733b9530b7cdd64fe1a0a9460e660c013.jpg

Switch Quality Settings

Setting it to Low results in a memory savings of 500 MB on MacOS and 100 MB on WindowsOS💻 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/fb6c89f57803509bc6beed18f9d21edd419d2123.png

Fix Grid Ground Shader

The grid display was out of order and has been corrected. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/f4fd1c9815064511752aeb07fc9aec79dcc55fce.jpg

Tab key to move form

When inputting input fields, the tab key input now moves to the next field. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41927856/25d474eda44a2850dbb034e41e439a32e34450f7.jpg I hope you all have a great day👍 Always thanks.